How to get from Ho Chi Minh city to Con Dao island?

Talking about Con Dao island, people will think of a Con Dao associated with scary prisons, a historical relic associated with the traumatic past of the nation. However, in recent years, when island tourism becomes a new trend, it is discovered that a Con Dao with clear blue sea, great white sand beaches, cool fresh air, all made Con Dao tourism attractive destination, not only for domestic tourists but also for foreigners.

Located in the middle of the ocean 185 km away from Vung Tau, 230 km from Ho Chi Minh city (formerly Saigon), about 83 km from the sea gate of the Hau river (Can Tho), therefore, going to Con Dao used to be a bit difficult but now it is very simple.

This is detail information:

1/ From Ho Chi Minh to Con Dao by flight

Currently, booking air tickets from the mainland to Con Dao is no longer difficult as in the past, flying to Con Dao is now operated by the Vietnam Aviation Service Company (VASCO) Vietnam Aviation Corporation branch. Operating with 2 flight routes: Ho Chi Minh City - Con Dao (SGN-VCS) with a frequency of 9 flights / day / one way, using an aircraft ATR 72 - maximum capacity is 70 people.

• Airfare: From 1.300.000 – 1.900.000 VND
• Travel time: 1 hour
• Departure time: Saigon to Con Dao, the earliest flight is at 5.55 AM and latest one at 15.45
• Departure terminal: Tan Son Nhat airport
• Arrival terminal: Con Dao airport
• Advantages: Fast, safe and save the time
• Disadvantages: long waiting time for flight, easy to be fully booked in the high season, flight time schedule may be changed. And it will be affected the travel plan.

2/ From Ho Chi Minh to Con Dao by sea

From Saigon, tourists will transfer to Mien Dong bus station then take 2 hour bus to Vung Tau. The bus ticket is about 160.000 VND. Or book high speedboat at Bach Dang port ( 10B Ton Duc Thang str, District 1, HCM city) to Vung Tau.
From Vung Tau to Con Dao island, tourists will choose high-speed boat, this is a safe vehicle with many interesting experiences on the sea.
The disadvantages are: The high speed boat will depart very early, tourist also have to use other transfers from Con Dao port to hotel in Con Dao island.

High speedboat from Vung Tau to Con Dao island:
Con Dao Express 36

• Tel: 088 937 1234
• Departure at Vung Tau: 8.00 AM – One trip per day. Please also check the schedule again before booking ticket
• Departure point: Ben Da port – 09 Halong – Vung Tau
• Arrival point: Ben Dam – Con Dao island
• Ticket price: 660.000 VND/way  - and at weekend 880.000 VND/way
• Travel time: 3.5 hours
• Website: condaoexpress.net

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